Alex Bregman's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Alex Bregman.

Alexander David Bregman is an American professional baseball third baseman. He plays in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs. Previously, he played for the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

May 1981: Art Howe wins AL Player of the Month

In 2018, Bregman became the second Astros third baseman to win the AL Player of the Month award, along with Art Howe who won the award in May 1981.

1999: Extended On-Base Streak to 39 Games

On September 12, Bregman extended his on-base streak to 39 games in 2018, the longest in team history since 1999.

2001: Tied Jeff Bagwell's Franchise Record

On September 12, 2018, Bregman tied Jeff Bagwell's franchise record of reaching base in 51 consecutive games on the road, established in 2001.

2005: Astros first Championship Series since 2005

In 2017, Bregman played a crucial role for the Astros. His home run off Chris Sale tied the game and ignited a rally leading to a 5-4 win, propelling the Astros to their first Championship Series appearance since 2005.

2009: State Championship as a Freshman

In 2009, Alex Bregman led his high school team to a state championship as a freshman shortstop, batting .514 with three home runs.

2009: First Astro to Log 100 RBIs in a Season Since Carlos Lee

On September 12, Bregman became the first Astro to log 100 RBIs in a season since Carlos Lee in 2009. He also achieved his 50th double and 100th run scored.

October 2010: COPABE Pan American Baseball Championships MVP

In October 2010, Alex Bregman was named the MVP at the COPABE Pan American Baseball Championships in Lagos de Mareno, Mexico, after batting .564 for the gold-medal-winning 16-and-under USA National Team.

2010: USA Baseball Player of the Year Award

In 2010, as a high school sophomore, Alex Bregman became the first high school player to win the USA Baseball Player of the Year Award.

2011: High School and U.S. National Team Success

In 2011, Alex Bregman batted .678 as a high school junior, setting a New Mexico season record with 19 home runs, and led the 18-and-under U.S. National Team to a gold medal at the International Baseball Federation World Championships.

2012: First Player Since Albert Pujols in 2012 to Hit 30 Home Runs and 50 Doubles

On September 12, Bregman became the first player since Albert Pujols in 2012 to hit 30 home runs and 50 doubles, and drive in 100 runs.

March 25, 2013: SEC Player of the Week

On March 25, 2013, Alex Bregman was named SEC Player of the Week during his freshman year at LSU.

2013: Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award Nomination

In 2013, Alex Bregman was a candidate once more for the Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award that he had won in 2013.

2013: College Baseball Accolades

In 2013, Alex Bregman was voted the National Freshman of the Year by Baseball America and won the Brooks Wallace Award as the country's best college shortstop while playing college baseball for Louisiana State University (LSU).

2014: All-SEC and National Team Selection

In 2014, Alex Bregman was voted second-team all-SEC, NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team, SEC All-Tournament Team, Second-Team All-Louisiana, and named to the 2014 USA Collegiate National Team.

2015: Golden Spikes Award Finalist

In 2015, Alex Bregman was one of four finalists for the Golden Spikes Award, presented annually to the nation's top college player.

2015: Skip Bertman Award and Gold Glove Winner

In 2015, Alex Bregman won LSU's Skip Bertman Award and was voted the Rawlings Gold Glove winner at shortstop by the ABCA.

2016: Minor League Player of the Year

In 2016, Alex Bregman was named USA Today's Minor League Player of the Year and received several other accolades for his performance in the minor leagues.

2017: Bregman's key role in the 2017 Postseason

During the 2017 postseason, Bregman played a crucial role for the Astros. In Game 4 of the ALDS, his home run off Chris Sale tied the game and ignited a rally leading to a 5-4 win, propelling the Astros to their first Championship Series appearance since 2005. He also displayed defensive skills during the ALCS against the Yankees.

2017: Bregman's performance in 2017 season

In 2017, Alex Bregman showcased his skills with a .284 batting average, 19 home runs, 71 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases. He primarily played third base, leading AL third basemen in fielding percentage with .970. The Houston Astros won the AL West division in 2017, marking Bregman's first major league playoff appearance.

2017: World Baseball Classic

In 2017, Alex Bregman started his baseball season as the youngest member of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), which won its first gold medal.

2017: World Baseball Classic and World Series Win

In 2017, Alex Bregman, as the youngest member of Team USA, won the gold medal in the World Baseball Classic and subsequently won the 2017 World Series with the Houston Astros.

2018: Bregman's performance in the 2018 AL Division Series

During the 2018 American League Division Series, Bregman had a batting average of .556. His .714 OBP was the third-highest and 1.333 slugging percentage was fourth-highest all-time in a division series.

2018: Bregman's regular season performance in 2018

During the 2018 regular season, Bregman showcased a strong performance with a .286 batting average, 31 home runs, 51 doubles, 96 walks, 105 runs, and 103 RBIs.

2018: All-Star MVP and Doubles Leader

In 2018, Alex Bregman was named MVP of the MLB All-Star Game and led the American League in doubles.

2018: Bregman's contract renewal and AL Player of the Month

In 2018, Alex Bregman's contract was renewed at $599,000. He was named AL Player of the Month for June after an impressive performance, and also named AL Player of the Week for June 25 – July 1.

2018: All-Star Game MVP

In 2018, Bregman was named to the MLB All-Star Game and participated in the Home Run Derby. He was also named the Astros' first All-Star Game MVP after hitting a go-ahead home run in the 10th inning.

August 2019: AL Player of the Month

Alex Bregman was named the American League Player of the Month for August 2019.

2019: Bregman's Regular Season Performance in 2019

During the 2019 regular season, Alex Bregman led the major leagues in walks and walk-to-strikeout ratio. He also achieved several high rankings in the American League, including on-base percentage and home runs. He became the only player in Astros history to hit 40+ homers in a season while striking out fewer than 100 times.

2019: Awards and Recognition in 2019

Following the 2019 season, Alex Bregman received the American League Silver Slugger Award and came in second in the vote for AL Most Valuable Player. He was also voted to the 2019 All-MLB Team Second Team.

2019: All-Star, Walks Leader, Silver Slugger

In 2019, Alex Bregman was an All-Star, led the American League in walks and WAR, and received the American League Silver Slugger Award at third base.

July 27, 2020: 100th Career Home Run

On July 27, 2020, Bregman hit his 100th career home run off Kendall Graveman of the Seattle Mariners.

2021: Darryl Kile Good Guy Award

In 2021, Bregman batted .270 with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs in the regular season. The Houston chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) honored Bregman with the Darryl Kile Good Guy Award.

2021: Most Postseason Starts Together

In Game 6 of the 2021 World Series, Bregman, along with Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, and Yuli Gurriel, made their 73rd postseason start as an infield unit. They surpassed the Yankees' Derek Jeter, Tino Martinez, Paul O’Neill, and Bernie Williams for the most postseason starts together in major league history.

April 10, 2022: AL Player of the Week

On April 10, 2022, Bregman was named AL Player of the Week, marking his second career weekly award. He had a strong Opening Weekend with a .429 batting average, two home runs, and six RBIs.

2022: Second World Series Win

In 2022, Alex Bregman won his second World Series after which the Astros were embroiled in a cheating scandal.

April 25, 2024: Bregman records 1,000th career hit

On April 25, 2024, Alex Bregman recorded his 1,000th career hit in a game against the Chicago Cubs, becoming the 14th player to reach this milestone as an Astro.